Method for the treatment of glaucoma

作者: Robert Ritch , Edward E. Klein

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摘要: A method of permanently surgically treating glaucoma is disclosed together with an apparatus for effecting such treatment. In accordance the method, implant disposed at a filtration site through sclera including going aperture leading from anterior chamber to bleb formed in conjunctiva. The retained by radially compressing same during insertion procedure and thereafter releasing radial compressive forces whereby expands prevented dislocation. An likewise disclosed, cannula having bore constraining insert, plunger shifting insert angularly offset opening retainer filament engaged passage controlling precise location connection when position achieved.